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Union Station to Host Summer Nights with KCRW DJs
Union Station to Host Summer Nights with KCRW DJs

This July, KCRW and Metro Art are joining forces to bring two unforgettable evenings of music to one of LA’s most iconic landmarks, the historic Union Station in downtown Los Angeles.

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2024, Art, Entertainment, Vol. 6Discover DTLAJuly 20, 2024union stationmusic, kcrw, union station, dtla, discoverdtla, civic center district, metro
Discover the Culinary Delights of Dine LA in DTLA
Discover the Culinary Delights of Dine LA in DTLA

Experience Downtown LA's diverse culinary scene during Dine LA from July 12 to 24, 2024, with special deals at top restaurants, offering a unique opportunity to explore both established favorites and exciting new cuisines.

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Vol. 6, 2024, restaurantsDiscover DTLAJuly 13, 2024Dine LA, Food, Restaurant, Cuisine
The Hollywood Bowl Fireworks: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
The Hollywood Bowl Fireworks: A Behind-the-Scenes Look

An in-depth look at the thrilling fireworks displays at The Hollywood Bowl, detailing the meticulous safety measures, artistic and technological innovations, and the magical audience experience crafted by "Pyro Spectaculars by Souza."

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Vol. 6, Entertainment, 2024William Devin WalshJuly 4, 2024The Hollywood BowlFireworks, Hollywood Bowl, 4th of July, Music, LA Phil
Center Theatre Group's U.S. Premiere of, '2:22 - A Ghost Story'
Center Theatre Group's U.S. Premiere of, '2:22 - A Ghost Story'

Direct from a phenomenally successful run on London’s West End, 2:22 is a thriller play that draws the viewer into a deep night of suspense and laughs as the age old question is posed: Do Ghosts exist?

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Vol. 5, 2022, Entertainment, Art, TheatreWilliam Devin WalshDecember 1, 2022Ahmanson TheatreBunker Hill, The Music Center, Center Theatre Group, 2:22 - A Ghost Story
Reflections of Shirin Neshat
Reflections of Shirin Neshat

A short film staring Kris Bowers which explores the work of Shirin Neshat and her special exhibition at The Broad Museum. Produced by DiscoverDTLA and The Broad Museum.

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2020, Vol. 4William Devin WalshJune 25, 2020The Broad, Kris Bowers, Shirin Neshat, Bunker Hill
LA TACO FESTIVAL TO FIGHT YOUTH HOMELESSNESS
LA TACO FESTIVAL TO FIGHT YOUTH HOMELESSNESS

The charitable organization, Jovenes Inc., holds their 9th Annual LA Taco Festival to raise funds and awareness about youth homelessness in Los Angeles.

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Vol. 3, 2019William Devin WalshAugust 20, 2019Grand ParkTacos, Festival, DTLA, DiscoverDTLA, Grand Park
SOUL OF A NATION
SOUL OF A NATION

Reflections on Soul of a Nation at The Broad, as seen through the eyes of Emmy-nominated musician and film composer Kris Bowers. See the exhibit on view through September 1st.

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2019, Vol. 3William Devin WalshAugust 5, 2019The BroadArt, Artist, The Broad, Museum
Film Restoration Summit
Film Restoration Summit

Hollywood Foreign Press Association presents a summit on film restoration in DTLA’s The Theater at Ace Hotel. Will an evolving crisis in saving our world’s cinematic heritage be solved?!

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Vol. 3, 2019William Devin WalshApril 6, 2019Theater at the Ace HotelFilm, Ace Hotel, Theater, Movie, Cinema
To the Bowl & Back
To the Bowl & Back

Leading up to the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s monumental centennial celebration, we explore the ease at which downtowners can enjoy a show in Bolton Canyon. “We’re very lucky as the LA Phil to have two iconic venues to play in… they both have distinct reasons as to why they are so special.”

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Vol. 2, 2018William Devin WalshSeptember 11, 2018Hollywood BowlLA Phil, DTLA, Hollywood Bowl, Music, Orchestra, Fireworks
A Journey That Wasn't
A Journey That Wasn't

Curator Ed Schad gives special insight into The Broad’s third and latest thematic exhibition, A Journey That Wasn’t. “Journey focuses on the way artists in The Broad collection have either examined, or embedded into their work, the concept of time.”

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Vol. 2, 2018William Devin WalshAugust 9, 2018The BroadThe Broad, Art, Artist, Show, Exhibition
Fundamental DTLA
Fundamental DTLA

Two childhood friends, who created a successful restaurant in Westwood together, decided to open a second location on Grand and 7th in DTLA. ‘Fundamental DTLA’ is an immediate sensation because of their laid-back environment, delicious modern American eats and thriving catering division.

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Vol. 2, 2018William Devin WalshJuly 24, 2018fundametaldtlaFood, Foodie, DTLA, DiscoverDTLA
The Artful Aesthetic of Bottega Louie
The Artful Aesthetic of Bottega Louie

There are few DTLA establishments more exciting, elegant, and inspiring than Bottega Louie. In our exclusive interview, delve into their best kept secret— Art Direction. Maintaining a renowned aesthetic is full-time creativity!

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Vol. 2, 2018William Devin WalshJune 18, 2018Bottega LouieBottega Louie, Dessert, Restaurant, Bakery, Dining, Food
Dolly Llama
Dolly Llama

In the heart of DTLA’s Historic Core resides a waffle confectionery by the name of, Dolly Llama. They’re open late, make delicious sweet desserts and a chill Llama, a.k.a. “The Waffle Master” is their mascot. What’s not to love?

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Vol. 2, 2018William Devin WalshJune 13, 2018Dolly LlamaDolly Llama, Ice Cream, Dessert, Waffles, Cone, Historic Core, DTLA, DiscoverDTLA, Sweets, Open Late, Popular
Badmaash: Translating Traditional Indian Cuisine for Western Palates
Badmaash: Translating Traditional Indian Cuisine for Western Palates

An Indian-Canadian family of restauranteurs moves to Los Angeles and flips traditional cuisine on its head by opening a luscious Indian / New American Gastropub in central DTLA.

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Vol. 2, 2018William Devin WalshApril 28, 2018badmaashBadmaash, Restaurant, DTLA, DiscoverDTLA, Indian Food, Indian, India, Downtown Los Angeles, Food, Foodie, New American, Gastropub
The Blue Ribbon
The Blue Ribbon

The Blue Ribbon is The Music Center's premier women's support organization, who every year organizes the Children's Festival, a festival dedicated to exposing 5th graders from all around Los Angeles to the wonders of performance art.

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2018, Vol. 2William Devin WalshApril 4, 2018The Music CenterMusic Center Los Angeles, The Music Center, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles, DTLA, DiscoverDTLA, Arts, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, LA
Israel in Egypt
Israel in Egypt

The Los Angeles Master Chorale displays their sublime commitment to artistic expression by commissioning visual artist Kevork Mourad to illustrate Handel's masterstroke, Israel in Egypt.

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Vol. 2, 2018William Devin WalshMarch 16, 2018Walt Disney Concert HallMusic Center Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Master Chorale, Grant Gershon, Kevork Mourad, Handel, Israel in Egypt, Syria, Artist
Jasper Johns: 'Something Resembling Truth'
Jasper Johns: 'Something Resembling Truth'

127 of Jasper Johns' most important works comes to The Broad. This is the first major Johns survey held in Southern California for more than 50 years. Associate Curator, Ed Schad, gives us a personal tour of the exhibit.

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Vol. 2, 2018William Devin WalshFebruary 13, 2018The BroadJasper Johns, The Broad, Museum, Show, DTLA, DT, DiscoverDTLA, Exhibit, Art, Arts, Artist
Angeleno Falls
Angeleno Falls

Ever wonder what happens when a fire hydrant is knocked-off its base, causing thousands of gallons of water to spill out onto the streets? It's a classic city story we call Angeleno Falls.

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Vol. 2, 2018William Devin WalshFebruary 7, 2018Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles, DTLA, DT, DiscoverDTLA, Fire Department, LAFD, Water, DWP, Fire Hydrant
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